new beginnings everyday

This morning I awoke to the phone ringing at 8am (well actually I was woken by my 6:30am alarm which I speedily dismissed and snuggled back to dream land). But this morning was different than most. Instead of jumping in the shower before my eyes even opened I ventured out to the living room to the answering machine to see who's call I had missed. This is always a bad idea at our house. Because we have an old fashioned answering machine it catches every call regardless if a message is left or not so I had to scan through about a hundred empty messages (and a few old ones I should have avoided missing). After that groggy adventure I proceeded to the couch and pulled up my laptop to catch up on some blogs I like to follow (with a quick Facebook check in here and there). I was inspired this morning to continue blogging, but rather than spend my time writing on issues that I'm sure you'd agree can be a bit "intense" I realized that I needed to share the joy that I find in my life! And there is no place I find more joy right now than sharing my passion for great ingredients and yummy tasting, creative food!

Let's start with a few things I love. Nothing makes me happier than seeing fresh ingredients, and turning them into something that brings people together.


Summer 2010 - City Garden

buds


blooms


blossoms



A Celebration of Food

garden fresh


zen creations


late night gourmet


Smokin' Iron Farms
My favorite local butcher shop and it's right down the street!

"Smokin’ Iron Farms is a family owned and operated deli that sells only the best quality meats and produce. Most of the products sold at Smokin’ Iron Farms come from the Hutterite Colonies such as ham and garlic sausage (with no MSG, wheat or grain products), old style, and thick sliced, smoked bacon. Our beef is aged 21 days for premium quality and tenderness for you; our valued customer, and we use no growth hormones or steroids. You can be rest assured that you are purchasing a quality product and making a healthier choice.

When you walk into Smokin’ Iron Farms you will be greeted by our friendly, helpful staff. You will see a large selection of beef, pork, free range poultry, smoked sausage, exotic game as well as farm grown produce with no herbicides or pesticides. The prices are competitive, the quality, incredible. If you don’t have time to come to our shop, no problem, we’ll come to you as we now offer online or phone ordering for a small delivery fee. Please visit our order page for full details."

"Smokin' Iron Farms Products
For a happier and healthier lifestyle choose Smokin’ Iron Farms.

We carry the following products:

•Ham and Garlic Sausage (with no MSG or wheat or grain fillers)
•Old Style Bacon
•Farm Fresh Eggs
•Free Range Chickens and Turkeys
•Pork
•Beef
•Bison
•Elk
•Hand Made Crafts from the Hutterite’s

We have a wide selection of specialty meats including:

•Quail
•Pheasant
•Rabbit
•Duck
•Goose
•Cornish Hen
•Wild Turkey
We also have a seafood selection:

•Salmon
•Bassa
•Tiger Shrimp
•Tuna Steaks"